EP1371386B1 - Applicator device for suppositories and the like - Google Patents

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EP1371386B1
EP1371386B1 EP03013253A EP03013253A EP1371386B1 EP 1371386 B1 EP1371386 B1 EP 1371386B1 EP 03013253 A EP03013253 A EP 03013253A EP 03013253 A EP03013253 A EP 03013253A EP 1371386 B1 EP1371386 B1 EP 1371386B1
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Paul B. Swick
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M37/00—Other apparatus for introducing media into the body; Percutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M31/00—Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
    • A61M31/007—Injectors for solid bodies, e.g. suppositories

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  • the present invention relates to applicator devices for suppositories and the like and, more particularly, to an applicator device adapted for depositing suppositories and the like in a bodily cavity or passage.
  • Suppository applicators have been in use for delivering suppositories to bodily cavities, such as vaginal canals and recta.
  • Conventional applicators are equipped with barrel members for receiving suppositories and plunger members for expelling same from the barrel members.
  • the barrel members have loading ends which are typically equipped with finger-like members or segments projecting therefrom for releasably attaching suppositories to the loading ends (see, for instance, U.S. Patent Nos. 2, 754, 822 ; 3,667,465 ; 3,934,584 ; 4,361,150 ; 5,201,779 ; 5,404,870 ; and 5,860,946 ).
  • the finger-like members are sized such that, when suppositories are loaded onto the loading ends (see, for instance, U.S. Patent Nos. 2, 754, 822 ; 3,667,465 ; 3,934,584 ; 4,361,150 ; 5,201,779 ; 5,404,870 ; and 5,860,946 ).
  • the finger-like members are sized such that, when suppositories are loaded onto the loading ends, they are enclosed substantially entirely by the finger like-members.
  • a delivering device for suppository products having a cylindrical barrel member, a cylindrical plunger and three petals which are held by a separate elastic ring.
  • each petal is provided with a stopping element for preventing the elastic ring to flip over the end of the applicator.
  • FR 2 610 831 is aiming at providing an applicator device which allows to introduce suppository products also in regions of high temperatures in a hygienic manner.
  • suppositories when exposed to moisture, tend to stick to surfaces that are in contact therewith.
  • suppositories loaded therein tend to stick to the loading ends of the applicators.
  • the suppositories are enclosed substantially entirely by the finger-like members, they have a relatively large area of contact with the loading ends of the applicators. As a result, when the suppositories stick to the applicators during storage or use, it becomes difficult to expel same from the applicators.
  • the present invention overcomes the disadvantages and shortcomings discussed above by providing an improved applicator device for delivering pharmaceutical products or the like to a bodily cavity according to the features of claim 1.
  • Preferred embodiments are embodied in sub-claims 2 to 6. More particularly, the device includes a barrel member having a distal end which is equipped with an opening. The applicator also includes a plurality of petals extending outwardly from the distal end in a generally axial direction.
  • the petals cooperate with the opening so as to form a receptacle for releasably receiving a pharmaceutical product in the distal end of the barrel member-
  • Each of the petals has a truncated flexible tip sized and shaped so as to engage a substantially central portion of the pharmaceutical product such that a large section of the pharmaceutical product extends outwardly beyond the petals so as to facilitate the release of the pharmaceutical product from the receptacle.
  • the device also includes a plunger member for releasing the pharmaceutical product from the receptacle.
  • the device can be packaged in a package together with the pharmaceutical product received in the receptacle.
  • the present invention also encompasses a kit-of-parts according to the features of claim 7.
  • a suppository applicator 10 constructed in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention. More particularly, the applicator 10 is adapted for use in depositing an oval-shaped suppository product 12 in a bodily cavity, such as a vaginal cavity, a rectum, etc.
  • the applicator 10 includes a barrel member 14 and a plunger member 16 extending through the barrel member 14.
  • the barrel member 14 and the plunger member 16 are made from a suitable material (e.g., thermoplastics, polyolefins, polyolefin copolymers, modified polyvinyl chloride, thermoplastic rubber compounds, polyurethanes, etc.) preferably by a conventional injection molding process.
  • a suitable material e.g., thermoplastics, polyolefins, polyolefin copolymers, modified polyvinyl chloride, thermoplastic rubber compounds, polyurethanes, etc.
  • one or both of the barrel member 14 and the plunger member 16 can be made by using
  • the barrel member 14 is provided with an interior passageway 18 extending therethrough.
  • the intermediate section 26 is located between the proximal and distal sections 22, 24.
  • the proximal section 22 includes an open end 28, as well as a ribbed surface 30 so as to provide a gripping surface during the use of the applicator 10.
  • the distal section 24 has a proximal end 32, which is connected to the intermediate section 26, and a distal end 34 opposite to the proximal end 32.
  • the distal section 24 has a flaring construction (i.e.,the diameter of the proximal end 32 is smaller than the diameter of the distal end 34) and has an opening 36 formed therein and communicating with the passageway 18.
  • annular ring or projection 35 (see Figures 1 , 6 and 7 ) is formed on the intermediate section 26 adjacent to the proximal end 32 of the distal section 24 for purposes to be discussed hereinafter. More particularly, the annular ring 35 projects radially inwardly from an inner surface 37 (see Figure 1 ) of the wall 20 into the passageway 18 of the barrel member 14.
  • the annular ring 35 can be formed integrally with the wall 20 or can be formed as a member discrete and separate from the wall 20.
  • the distal section 24 of the applicator 10 is provided with three flexible, truncated petals 38 (see Figures 1, 2 and 5-7 ) encircling the opening 36 and extending outwardly therefrom in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the barrel member 14 (referred to hereinafter as "the axial direction").
  • the petals 38 cooperate with the opening 36 and the distal section24 so as to form a receptacle 40 for releasably receiving the suppository product 12 therein.
  • Each of the petals 38 is provided with a generally semi-circular shape and has a base 42, which is integrally connected to the distal end 34 of the distal section 24, and a tip 44, which is located opposite the base 42.
  • each of the petals 38 has an axial length sufficient to securely retain the suppository product 12 within the receptacle 40, but short enough to create a minimal frictional resistance to the suppository product 12 during its dispensing from the receptacle 40.
  • the petals 38 are sized and shaped such that, when the suppository product 12 is received in the receptacle 40, the tips 44 of the petals 38 engage a substantially central portion 46 of the suppository product 12 (e.g., the tips 44 are adapted to engage a portion of the suppository product 12 located slightly outwardly in the axial direction from the central portion 46 of the suppository product 12).
  • each of the petals 38 can have an axial length which is substantially equal to one half of the width of the suppository product 12 measured along its major axis.
  • a substantial part of the suppository product 12 e.g., an approximately half of the suppository product 12
  • each of the petals 38 is provided with a concave interior surface 48 which corresponds generally to the contour of the central portion 46 of the suppository product 12. More particularly, each of the petals 38 curves slightly inwardly in a generally radial direction as it extends from its base 42 to its tip 44 so as to engage and retain the suppository product 12 in the receptacle 40 (see Figure 6 ). In this manner, even if a large part of the suppository product 12 extends beyond the tips 44 of the petals 38, the petals 38 cooperate with one another so as to retain the suppository product 12 in the receptacle 40.
  • the barrel member 14 is also constructed such that the thickness of the wall 20 at the distal section 24, and more specifically at the tips 44 of the petals 38, is significantly smaller than the thickness of the wall 20 at the proximal section 22.
  • the petals 38 are provided with a sufficient flexibility and resiliency such that the petal tips 44 are expandable radially outwardly and contractible radially inwardly so as to permit easy loading and unloading of the suppository product 12.
  • the plunger member 16 includes a ribbed shaft 50 having a proximal end 52 and a distal end 54 and movably received in the passageway 18 of the barrel member 14.
  • the proximal end 52 of the shaft 50 has beads 56 (see Figure 1 ) .
  • a thumb platform 58 is also formed on the proximal end 52 of the shaft 50 and has a centrally positioned mounting tab 60.
  • the mounting tab 60 has a female receptacle opening 62 (see Figure 1 ) having beads 64 adapted to engage the beads 56 of the shaft 50 such that the proximal end 52 of the shaft 50 can be snap-fitted into the receptacle opening 62 of the thumb platform 58.
  • a contact platform 66 is integrally formed with the distal end 54 of the shaft 50.
  • the contact platform 66 is sized and shaped so to be received movably in the receptacle 40 of the distal section 24 of the barrel member 14 for use in discharging the suppository product 12 from the applicator 10.
  • the contact platform 66 has an oversized shape (i.e., has a diameter similar or substantially identical to the width of the suppository product 12 measured along its minor axis) for purposes to be discussed hereinafter.
  • the plunger member 16 is movable relative to the barrel member 14 in the axial direction between a retracted position (see Figures 2 and 6 ), in which the contact platform 66 is positioned adjacent the proximal end 32 of the distal section 24 of the barrel member 14, and an extended position (see Figure 5 and 7 ), in which the contact platform 66 is located axially outwardly from the tips 44 of the petals 38 and hence the receptacle 40.
  • the outer diameter of the thumb platform 58 is greater than that of the proximal section 22 of the barrel member 14 so as to prevent the plunger member 16 from moving beyond its extended position (see Figure 7 ).
  • the outer diameter of the contact platform 66 is larger than the inner diameter of the proximal end 32 of the distal section 24 such that the contact platform 66 engages an interior portion 68 (see Figure 6 ) of the distal section 24 located adjacent to the proximal end 32, thereby inhibiting the plunger member 16 from moving beyond its retracted position.
  • the contact platform 66 abuts an end of the suppository product 12 (see Figure 6 ) so as to prevent it from being positioned too-far into the receptacle 40.
  • the contact platform 66 ensures that the suppository product 12 is cradled in the receptacle 40 in a preferred holding position, in which it is engaged by the distal section 24 of the barrel member 14 only at the tips 44 of the petals 38, thereby minimizing the area of contact between the suppository product 12 and the barrel member 14.
  • the receptacle 40 preferably has a size which is greater than that of the suppository product 12 such that the entire interior surface of the receptacle 40, with the exception of the tips 44 of the petals 38, is out of contact with the suppository product 12, whereby the suppository product 12 can be released easily from the receptacle 40.
  • the annular ring 35 which is formed in the passageway 18 of the barrel member 14, is sized and shaped such that the shaft 50 movably extends through the annular ring 35.
  • the annular ring 35 is adapted to slidably grip the shaft 50 so as to create a frictional fit between the barrel member 14 and the plunger member 16. That is, the shaft 50 is constantly engaged by the annular ring 35 throughout its movement between the extended and retracted positions and is thereby held in position by the annular ring 35. In this manner, the shaft 50 and therefore the plunger member 16 are inhibited from moving freely and causing interference during the use of the applicator 10.
  • the annular ring 35 can be eliminated, thereby permitting free movement of the plunger member 16.
  • the applicator 10 is assembled by inserting the shaft 50 into the passageway 18 through the opening 36 of the distal section 24 such that its proximal end 52 is extended outwardly from the open end 28 of the barrel member 14.
  • the thumb platform 58 is then attached to the proximal end 52 of the shaft 50.
  • the suppository product 12 is then inserted into the receptacle 40 of the applicator 10 for delivery into a bodily cavity.
  • the applicator 10 can be provided to a user without the suppository product 12 pre-installed in the receptacle 40. Alternatively, the applicator 10 can be provided to a user with the suppository product 12 pre-filled in the receptacle 40. When provided in its pre-filled form, the applicator 10 can be packaged in a blister packaging assembly 70 (see Figures 3 and 4 ) . More particularly, the blister packaging assembly 70 includes a thermoformed, blister-type PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic tray 72 for receiving the pre-filled applicator 10. Alternatively, the tray 72 can be made from any other suitable materials. The tray 72 includes an outer perimeter rim 74 and a compartment 76 projecting from the rim 74.
  • PVC polyvinyl chloride
  • the compartment 76 includes an outer cavity section 78 for receiving the distal section 24 of the barrel member 14, including the suppository product 12 pre-installed in the receptacle 40.
  • the compartment 76 is also equipped with an intermediate cavity section 80 for receiving the intermediate section 26 of the barrel member 14.
  • the intermediate cavity section 80 includes a pair of side extensions 82 for receiving user's fingers during the removal of the applicator 10 from the tray 72.
  • An intermediate cavity section 84 is also connected to the intermediate cavity section 80 for receiving the proximal section 22 of the barrel member 14, while an outer cavity section 86 is connected to the intermediate cavity section 84 for receiving the thumb platform 58 of the plunger member 16.
  • a peelable lid 88 laminated with an aluminum foil is attached to the packaging tray 72 in a conventional manner for sealing the applicator 10 in the compartment 76.
  • the applicator 10 is removed from the packaging assembly 70.
  • the distal section 24 of the applicator 10, together with the suppository product 12 attached thereto, is then inserted into a vaginal canal (not shown) in a conventional manner. In doing so, the barrel member 14 is gripped by the user's fingers at the ribbed surface 30 of the proximal section 22.
  • the thumb platform 58 of the plunger member 16 is pushed toward the distal section 24 of the barrel member 14 so as to move the barrel member 14 from its retracted position (see Figures 2 and 6 ) to its extended position (see Figures 5 and 7 ).
  • the applicator 10 can be held and operated by the user in any conventional manner. For instance, with the proximal section 22 of the barrel member 14 held by the user's index and middle fingers, the thumb platform 58 of the plunger member 16 can be pushed by the user's thumb.
  • the contact platform 66 of the plunger member 16 pushes the suppository product 12 out of the receptacle 40.
  • the tips 44 of the petals 38 expand in a radially outward direction so as to facilitate the release of the suppository product 12.
  • the thumb platform 58 is pushed until the plunger member 16 is positioned in its extended position, in which the contact platform 66 is located axially outwardly from the receptacle 40 (see Figures 5 and 7 ).
  • the plunger member 16 is pulled back-into its retracted position so as to place the contact platform 66 within the receptacle 40. In this manner, during the removal of the applicator 10 from the vaginal cavity, the contact platform 66 is prevented from coming in contact with tissue walls of the vaginal cavity and causing injury to same. The applicator 10 is then cleaned and disinfected for subsequent use or is discarded.
  • the applicator 10 of the present invention provides numerous advantages over conventional applicators. For instance, because the petals 38 of the applicator 10 have a truncated construction, they are adapted to retain the suppository product 12 in the receptacle 40, while permitting easy release of same from the receptacle 40. As a result, the suppository product 12 can be released from the applicator 10 in response to the application of an axial force that is significantly less than the force required for conventional applicators. In this manner, even if the suppository product 12 sticks to the interior surface of the receptacle 40 during its storage or insertion into a bodily cavity, it can be released from the receptacle 40 without significant difficulty. Because of its ability to release the suppository product 12 stuck to the receptacle 40, the applicator 10 can be provided to users in pre-filled and packaged form.
  • the oversized contact platform 66 of the plunger member 16 further ensures the proper dispensing of the suppository product 12 from the receptacle 40. For instance, because of its large size, the contact platform 66 tends to apply an axial force evenly to the suppository product 12, thereby minimizing distortion of the suppository product 12 during its release from the receptacle 40. Moreover, the contact platform 66 functions to strip the suppository product 12 off the interior surface of the receptacle 40 if there is excess friction or sticking between the suppository product 12 and the barrel member 14. In addition, because the suppository product 12 is mounted to the flaring distal section 24, the remaining sections of the barrel member 14 (i.e. , the intermediate and proximal sections 26, 22) can be made relatively slender.
  • the applicator 10 of the present invention can have numerous modifications and variations.
  • the applicator 10 can be provided with a different number of petals 38.
  • the present invention is especially suitable for use in delivering suppository products to vaginal canals or cavities, it can be used to dispense suppository products or other pharmacological products in other body cavities such as a rectum.
  • the applicator 10 can be modified to accommodate suppository products having different geometrical shapes.
  • the petals 38 can be provided with different shapes and lengths.
  • the applicator 10 can also be packaged in different types of packages.

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